Senator Pamela Wallin Steps Down from Canada's Upper Chamber
Senator Pamela Wallin submitted her resignation to the Senate, effective October 18, after serving since her 2009 appointment.
The Senate clerk received a resignation letter from longtime Saskatchewan senator Pamela Wallin, with the departure taking effect on Sunday, Oct. 18. Wallin, who was appointed on the advice of Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2009, has not disclosed a reason for leaving. She will reach the mandatory retirement age of 75 in 2028. The resignation marks the end of her tenure in the Red Chamber.
Why it matters
The resignation creates a Senate vacancy and may prompt a new appointment, affecting representation for Saskatchewan.
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